Parent Handbook 2016 Inside This handbook: Dear Camp Families, I hope that everyone had an exciting and relaxing winter break. Camp will be here before Required Forms 1 we know it and preparation is well underway for another fantastic summer! Travel 2 This handbook will help you prepare for camp. It contains information our our policies and procedures, travel to/from camp, a packing list, and much more. We encourage you Packing List 3 to read through it and use it as a helpful resource. Communication 4 We are thrilled that you are sending your child to Bridgton Sports Camp this summer. BSC Clothing 4 Our goal at camp is not only to have all of our campers improve in athletics but also to grow in our safe, structured, and spirited environment. For this to happen we need the Homesickness 4 support of both campers and camp parents. The most important way that parents can Rules and Policies 5 help is by following our rules and policies and by ensuring that your child understands and appreciates their values as well. Prohibited Items 5 As you prepare for camp, be sure to revisit this handbook. Please don’t hesitate to Electronics Policy 5 contact us anytime with questions or concerns. We are looking forward to a great Extra Charges 5 summer. Health Care 6 See you soon, Packages 6 Brian Visiting Camp 6 Contact Information 7 Required Forms Listed below are several important forms that need to be completed by June 1st. HOW TO ACCESS All forms can be found online at www.bridgtonsportscamp.com (follow instructions to the left to access “My Campminder”). This information is very important for our planning and MY CAMPMINDER for your child’s smooth transition to camp. We greatly appreciate your cooperation. 1. WWW.BRIDGTONSPORTSCAMP.COM • Activity Selection Form • Health History • Bunk Requests • Physician Examination/Immunization 2. Click on “MENU” • Camper Profile Form - (must be signed by a doctor) 3. Click on “Current Families” • Parent Authorization Form • Transportation Form 4. Enter Log In information (if you forget your password, click on Please mail or fax the Physicians Examination, Parent Authorization, and Immunization “retrieve password” to reset) forms to our winter office: Bridgton Sports Camp Fax #: 215-475-3982 5. Click on “Forms and P.O. Box 82 Documents” Gladwyne, PA 19035 PARENT HANDBOOK 2016 PAGE 2 Travel Information Session 1 - Sunday June 26 - Saturday July 16 Session 2 - Sunday July 17 - Saturday August 6 Drop Off / Pick Up Drop your camper(s) off at camp on Sunday, between 2:30 pm & 5 pm. Pick your camper(s) up at camp on Saturday, between 8:30 am & 10:30 am. Directions to Bridgton Sports Camp can be found on our website by clicking “About Bridgton”, then “Location”. On this page we also have dining & accommodation suggestions. If using a GPS the address is: 11 Academy Lane North Bridgton, Maine 04057 Baggage: All camper baggage and sports equipment can be dropped off on arrival day and picked up on departure day. Bus Transportation NY/NJ Bus Departure to Camp: We will meet at 8 am in the parking lot of the Vince Lombardi Service Area off of the NJ Turnpike. The bus will leave promptly at 8:30 am. Be sure to search parking lot on both sides of Service Station for the Coach Bus, as this Service Plaza allows access from both directions on the Turnpike. Please bring a nut free bagged lunch. Arrival after Camp: The bus should arrive at the Vince Lombardi Service Area at approximately 2:30 pm. Directions: The Vince Lombardi Service Area is the last service area on the New Jersey Turnpike and is located between exits 18E & 18W. Coming from the South it is just past the sport complex and from the North it is the first service area after you cross the GW Bridge. Baggage: We will reserve space for all baggage, including sports equipment on the bus to/from camp. Cost: $275 round trip / $175 one way Boston Bus Departure to Camp: We will meet at 11:45 am in the parking lot of the Natick Service Plaza off of the Mass Pike. The bus will leave promptly at 12:30 pm. Please bring a nut free bagged lunch. Arrival After Camp: The bus should arrive at the Framingham Plaza at approximately 9 am. *Note that pickup and drop-off for Boston Campers are at different locations Directions: The Natick Service Plaza is the last service area on the Mass Pike heading East. The plaza is between exits 13 & 14. The Framingham Plaza is located between exists 13 & 12, heading West on the Mass Pike. Baggage: We will reserve space for all baggage, including sports equipment on the bus to/from camp. Cost: $200 round trip / $150 one way Air Travel All campers should fly into the Portland International Jetport. When booking your flight, try to arrive no later than 1 pm on arrival day and depart no later than 1 pm on departure day. Camp staff will be at the terminal in camp uniform to greet the campers. Please ensure that you have completed a “unaccompanied minor” form (available from your chosen airline). The form must accompany your child on the flight. Please contact camp with your itinerary as soon as it’s confirmed. Baggage: All baggage must be shipped 1 week prior to the start of camp. For shipment home, please prepay & schedule pickup with either Fedex or UPS for the Monday after your session ends. The address for shipping bags to camp is: Bridgton Sports Camp attn: Camper Name 11 Academy Lane North Bridgton, ME 04057 PARENT HANDBOOK 2016 PAGE 3 Packing List • Your child’s clothes are sent out to the local Laundromat. They are picked up and will be returned to camp two days later. You should provide approximately one and a half week’s worth of clothing and several days extra in the event that unusual circumstances occur. • Use this check off list as a guide; adjustments should be made to provide for your child’s individual interests and needs. • The washers and dryers are commercial machines. We recommend that delicate clothing not be sent to camp • Please use only duffle bags when packing your child for camp (limit two per camper). • Remember everyone tends to over-pack, be careful. • All items should be labeled with camper’s name. • If your child wears glasses, please send an extra pair to camp. Prescription sports goggles are also required. If your child wears contact lenses, send extra contact lenses and solution which will be kept in our Health Center. • Please do not send your child to camp with any candy/food. We do not want this in the dorms. Toiletries Quantity Miscellaneous Clothing Quantity Toothbrush / 1 ! Flashlight ! ! Socks 12 Toothpaste ! Camera ! Underwear 12 ! Comb / Brush 1 Self Addressed Stamped ! ! T-Shirts 12 ! Soap (in container) 1 Envelopes with Paper ! Long Sleeve Shirts 3 ! Shampoo 1 ! Pens / Pencils ! Sweatshirts 2 ! Plastic Drinking Cup 1 ! Athletic Cup ! Shorts 12 ! Deodorant 1 ! Sunscreen ! Sweatpants 2 Bedding / Linen Quantity ! Insect Repellent Musical Instrument ! Jeans or Long Pants 2 ! Warm Blankets 2 ! (if applicable) ! Pajamas 4 ! XL Twin Size Sheets 2 sets ! Mouth Guards (3) ! Swimwear 3 ! Pillow 1 ! Water Bottle ! Bathrobe 1 ! Pillow Cases 2 ! Large Fan ! Rain Jacket / Poncho 1 ! Bath Towels 4 Footwear Quantity ! Baseball Hats 2 ! Beach Towels 2 ! Sneakers 1 ! Nice Outfit for Final Banquet ! Wash Cloths 2 ! Flip Flops 1 ! Laundry Bags 2 Campers must bring all sports equipment relative to their “majors” and “minors” Ice Hockey Basketball Lacrosse Golf ! Stick ! Jersey ! Basketball Sneakers ! All Lacrosse Pads ! Polo Shirt ! Skates ! Mouth Guard Soccer ! Helmet ! Khaki Shorts ! All Hockey Pads ! Throat Protector ! Plastic Cleats ! Lacrosse Stick ! Golf Shoes ! Athletic Cup ! Helmet ! Shin Guards Baseball ! Golf Clubs Hockey Pants Garter Belt / ! ! Hockey Socks Tennis ! Plastic Cleats Street Hockey ! Gloves ! Tape (2 rolls) ! Tennis Racket ! Baseball Pants ! Shin Guards ! 1 Light and 1 Dark Jersey (minimum) ! Tennis Sneakers ! Glove ! Helmet PARENT HANDBOOK 2016 PAGE 4 Communication Telephone Letter Writing E-mail If your child has a cell phone It is important that campers Include the addresses of Parents and approved family he may bring it with him to receive frequent mail from friends and family that your members will be allowed camp. We will collect all of home. This is especially child may want to write access to the password the cell phones and they will important in helping new during the summer. protected “My Campminder” be redistributed every Sunday campers adjust to camp. We Letters should be sent to the section of the web site. You for phone calls home. You strongly urge every parent to following address: will have the ability to send should expect a phone call at write at least a couple of times email, view photos and daily approximately 7 pm. If your per week (your child has Bridgton Sports Camp updates. Emails to your child does not have a cell mandatory letter writing 1 day Your Son’s Name child will be printed and phone he will call from the per week). Some parents will PO Box 17 distributed daily. All of this office between 7-9 pm. write a letter before their child North Bridgton, ME 04057 will be available to you leaves for camp so they have a online once camp gets letter waiting for them when started. they arrive. Please send pre- stamped and addressed envelopes for your child to use. Official BSC Clothing Each camper will receive 2 camp t-shirts when they arrive. You must visit www.bridgtonsportscamp.com, click on “menu”, then current families tab, click on the Bridgton apparel graphic, and click on the Bridgton Sports Camp Catalog.